Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science, Florida Edition

Section 1: Observing the Universe

Section Review Quiz

1.
What is the curvature of an objective lens?
A)convex
B)convex
C)refracting
D)reflecting
2.
What type of of optical telescope uses a lens as an objective?
A)refracting
B)reflecting
C)convex
D)radio
3.
What does a spectroscope do?
A)A spectroscope uses a convex lens.
B)A spectroscope disperses the light into a spectrum.
C)A spectroscope uses a concave lens.
D)A spectroscope uses chemicals.
4.
What are the names given to patterns of stars in the sky.
A)Mythology
B)Canis Major
C)Constellations
D)Polaris
5.
The distance light travels in one year is called?
A)Spectrum
B)A light-year
C)A space year
D)Warp Speed
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